Dendrolagus lumholtzi
Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Diprotodontia
Family
Macropodidae
Genus
Dendrolagus
Species
Dendrolagus lumholtzi
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroos are beautifully adapted to life in the trees. The forearms are long and strong, well suited for climbing. The rear feet are short and broad, again well suited to life in the trees. The tail is long, typically at least as long as the body. Its end typically has darker fur. Typically they have dark brown fur with lighter patches on the lower part of the back.
Size
- Up to 65 cm (Body length) - applies to Males
- Up to 60 cm (Body Length) - applies to Females
- Up to 74 cm (Tail length)
Synonyms
Similar taxa
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Animalia:
Bennett's Tree-kangaroo (species: Dendrolagus bennettianus)
Location is a key differentiator between the species. Also, Bennett's Tree-kangaroo is considerably larger and heavier. Lighter coloured fur across the forehead and down the sides of the face assist with differentiation from the larger Bennett's Tree-kangaroo.
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Web resources
References
- Lumholtz, C. (1890). Among Cannibals.: An account of four years' travels in Australia and of camp life with the Aborigines of Queensland Murray, London.
- Strahan, R. (2002). The Mammals of Australia: Second Edition 756 pp. Reed New Holland, Sydney.